Proverb and Phrase

Proverb

Proverb noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
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Synonyms for Proverb

Phrase and proverb are semantically related in speech topic. In some cases you can use "Phrase" instead a noun "Proverb".

Nearby Word: proverbial

Phrase

Phrase noun - A sequence of words having a specific meaning.
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Synonyms for Phrase

Proverb and phrase are semantically related in speech topic. You can use "Proverb" instead a noun "Phrase".

Nearby Words: phrasing, phrasal, phrased

How words are described

old old proverb old phrase
good good proverb good phrase
full full proverb full phrase
similar similar proverb similar phrase
Other adjectives: common, following, certain, standard, original, correct, famous, key, favorite.
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